I Can Always Say I Tried
Pepper Coyote Lyrics
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Every beat was gettin' stronger without you
Be a loser or a cheat
Commemorate the flaws repeat them at your peril
And ooh it hurts too long, mmh
And ooh the earth may never notice and why should she?
Does it hurt you like it hurts me
Open water dusk to dawn
If it kills us, then so be it
I won't be hangin' on, and I
Can always say I tried
Be you daughters be you songs
We'll give you all of what we are for good or worse
Be it godly referendum or a weakly uttered whisper we will
Pick up our pieces we will finish what we can
And ooh it hurts too long, mmh
And ooh the earth may never notice and why should she?
Does it hurt you like it hurts me
Open water dusk to dawn
If it kills us, then so be it
I won't be hangin' on, and I
Can always say I tried
Tell the angels mind their business
They aren't reaping what I've sewn
Beat me down destroy my army
Break me up then make me whole
Tell the angels mind their business
They aren't reaping what I've sewn
Beat me down destroy my army
Break me up then make me whole
Does it hurt you
Like it hurts me?
Does it hurt you?
Mmh, mmh
The song "I Can Always Say I Tried" by Pepper Coyote speaks to the idea of persevering through difficult times and situations with the understanding that sometimes the outcome will not be what was desired. The lyrics suggest that, regardless of the end result, it is important to give things our all and not hold back. The lines "Be a loser or a cheat / Commemorate the flaws repeat them at your peril" explore the idea of acknowledging one's flaws and using them as a means of personal growth. The message behind the song is one of resilience and the importance of trying, even when success is not guaranteed.
The lyrics also paint a picture of a person going through a difficult time and trying to make sense of their situation. It is clear that the singer of the song is struggling with a major life event, as evidenced by the lines "Does it hurt you like it hurts me / Open water dusk to dawn". However, despite the pain, the singer is determined to see things through and refuses to give up. This determination is further emphasized by the repeated line "I won't be hangin' on, and I / Can always say I tried".
Overall, "I Can Always Say I Tried" is a song about perseverance and not giving up, even in the face of adversity. It is a reminder to focus on the effort put in and not just the outcome. The song encourages listeners to try their hardest, even if things don't go as planned, and to use their failures as a way to learn and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
Be it near or be it farther
No matter how close or far away you are
Every beat was gettin' stronger without you
My heart is healing and getting stronger without you in my life
Be a loser or a cheat
Regardless of whether I fail or make mistakes
Commemorate the flaws repeat them at your peril
Remembering my mistakes can lead to more harm if I don't use them to learn and grow
And ooh it hurts too long, mmh
The pain of heartbreak is difficult to endure and lingers for a while
And ooh the earth may never notice and why should she?
My pain and struggles may not be significant in the grand scheme of things
Does it hurt you like it hurts me
Do you feel the same pain that I do?
Open water dusk to dawn
Facing challenges in life from morning till night
If it kills us, then so be it
Even if pursuing our goals may cause difficulties or even sacrifice, we will still try our hardest
I won't be hangin' on, and I
I won't hold on to something that's hurting me
Can always say I tried
Even if things don't work out, I will know that I gave it my all
Be you daughters be you songs
No matter what your role or identity is
We'll give you all of what we are for good or worse
We will give our all, even if it leads to good or bad outcomes
Be it godly referendum or a weakly uttered whisper we will
Whether it's a clear or vague sign from the universe
Pick up our pieces we will finish what we can
We will gather ourselves back together and finish what we started
Tell the angels mind their business
I don't need divine intervention in my life
They aren't reaping what I've sewn
I'll take responsibility for my actions and their outcomes, as well as any consequences that come from them
Beat me down destroy my army
If I am defeated or broken, I will not be alone in my misery
Break me up then make me whole
Even if I am shattered or broken, I will find a way to be complete again
Does it hurt you
Is this causing you pain as well?
Like it hurts me?
Am I the only one feeling this pain?
Does it hurt you?
Are you feeling the same pain I am?
Mmh, mmh
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jared Michael Clark
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